Canmore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canmore

With a population of 12,288, Canmore is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Canmore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Canmore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Iron Goat Pub & Grill (703 Benchlands Tr.) and crazyweed kitchen (1600 railway ave) are great picks.

When to visit Canmore

Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canmore in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canmore

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 75 miles and will cost you around C$ 64. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about C$ 97 for a journey of 160 miles.

Plane

Although Canmore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 58 miles from Canmore. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Canmore departs from Vancouver and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Canmore is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 56 miles from Canmore. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canmore, including Rider Express, Red Arrow and Ebus. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Canmore takes 75 miles and will cost you around C$ 64. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about C$ 97 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Canmore

Airlines serving Canmore

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canmore

Average rates range from around C$ 222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 467 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sunset Mountain Inn and Spa and Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canmore

Most booked hotels in Canmore

Blackstone Mountain Lodge By Clique
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
The Malcolm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 369+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 396+
Sundance By Basecamp
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 122+

Renting a car in Canmore

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 79 per day, on average, or C$ 158 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.62 and C$ 30.16. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Canmore costs C$ 79 per day, on average, or C$ 158 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Calgary.

Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Canmore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.62 and C$ 30.16. The most frequently booked car type in Canmore is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.